In antebellum theaters, audiences:
A) quietly watched performances
B) were an equal mix of men and women
C) preferred patriotic dramas to comedies
D) were not capable of judging the quality of the acting
E) responded vocally to the quality of performances

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Antebellum audiences were known to respond vocally to performances, often cheering or heckling actors based on their perceived talent or the quality of the production. This was particularly true in popular theaters like those found in New York City's Bowery district.

In Antebellum Theaters, Audiences